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Saints not put off by Wenger in Walcott pursuit

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SAINTS have not been perturbed by Arsene Wenger’s desire to keep Theo Walcott and have continued to pursue a deal to bring him back to St Mary’s.

Arsenal boss Wenger was adamant that he wanted Walcott at the Emirates recently – stating “I want him to stay” at a press conference.

However, Saints, who are keenly chasing January recruits after a £75m cash-injection from the sale of Virgil van Dijk to Liverpool, are understood to remain hopeful of bringing the England international in this transfer window.

The 28-year-old played just his 15th game of the campaign for Arsenal in an embarrassing defeat to Championship Nottingham Forest in the FA Cup at the weekend.

It was a poor display from the £100,000-a-week man, but it hasn’t deterred Saints from pressing ahead with trying to capture the attacker, who left the club for Arsenal in 2006.

It is hoped a move for Walcott, which would be certain to make a statement to fans about the club’s ambitions, can galvanise the team’s ailing season – and the player’s too.

Sorry Saints sit outside the relegation zone on goal difference alone and have not won in nine games in the Premier League.

After the poor results, Mauricio Pellegrino has been backed by the club’s chairman Ralph Krueger and the board are planning to show that they are behind the under pressure boss by bringing in new faces this month.

Walcott is certainly top of the list of incomings, while Saints are also in the market for a striker with Guido Carrillo of Monaco the latest to be linked via the French press.

It is uncertain at this stage whether or not Saints are actually pursuing the Argentine, who has netted five times in 22 appearances this season.

Meanwhile, Matt Targett is attracting interest from Fulham.

The Cottagers want the 22-year-old, who almost joined Newcastle United in the summer, on loan.

A deal looks hopeful, with Saints well-stock at left-back.

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‘I got too angry’: Saints fan, 12, writes frustrated letter to manager Pellegrino (and she wants a reply)

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A FURIOUS young Saints fan has written a pointed letter to manager Mauricio Pellegrino in response to club’s poor start to the season.

Brooke Slatcher, 12, decided to write as a result of her frustration at finally getting a £295 season ticket for her birthday in August for the team to then “constantly lose” since Pellegrino took over at the start of the season.

The final straw came after Brooke sat in block 41 of the Northam stand getting soaked with her aunt Kirsty Bell and grandmother Beverley Bell to watch Saints clash with Crystal Palace only to see her team lose 2-1 after being ahead for most of the game thanks to a goal in the 17 minute from Brooke’s favourite player, Shane Long.

Brooke, who currently plays for the Winchester Flyers, and dreams of playing for Saints when she is older said: “It was an important game and we could have been 12th but we just sat back defending. Why aren’t they playing two strikers and going for the goal and attacking?”

She continued: “Every game I was getting more and more frustrated, and I didn’t want to be rude so I decided it would be best to write them a letter.”

Brooke’s mother, Sophie Bell who posted Brooke’s letter on social media site Twitter said: “Brooke has supported Saints since she was very young and always wanted a season ticket.

"But she’s been disappointed with how they are playing, it’s as if they are not putting the effort in.

“As parents we save our money hard to give our children the opportunity to see these games and nothing is given back.”

When asked what advice she would give Pellegrino, pictured, to turn things around Brooke said: “He needs to motivate the players to get them to play well. They should be proud to put on a Saints shirt.”

Despite feeling disappointed about the season so far Brooke is still hopeful that Saints can make the changes needed to turn the season around.

When asked about recently reported rumours of Theo Walcott returning to St Marys the young striker from Winchester simply said: “Bring him back.”

THE FULL TEXT OF THE LETTER:

"I am writing to tell you how frustrated I am game after game after game, as we are constantly losing.

"Firstly, I have always wanted a season ticket, and this year I finally got one, which at first I was very excited about, but now not so much as I waste my time watching my team lose.

"I also want to tell you that the same thing happens every single game.

"Arsenal: we went one nil up and then we sit back and defend whilst they pass around our box and guess what, they scored.

"Same happened with Leicester, and don’t even get me started on the Tottenham game - what an embarrassment.

"Crystal Palace we went 1-0 up thanks to my favourite player Shane Long.

"Then we just sat back defending and then they scored.

"After that we carried on letting them play past us, and they scored again.

"I mean what on earth are we doing in a big game like this, which could move us to 12th, but it is easy for you and the players. You still get your wages but us fans are wasting our money.

"We need to start pressuring the other team and not sit back and defend when we are 1-0 up.

"Also we need to play two strikers, and why haven’t we played Charlie Austin from the beginning?

"In your interviews you can’t keep saying the same thing such as 'we need to react when we concede.

"We know that. You need to stop saying and start doing.

"It is your job to encourage them as us fans are tired of seeing them unmotivated and not wanting to win.

"Instead of us wasting our money on random players nobody has heard of we need to spend it on players we know are good.

"After reading this I would like a reply and to see an improvement.

"Thank you, Brooke Slatcher (12 years old).

"PS, if I played with the same attitude as some of these players I would be subbed.

“PPS, I would have written more but I got too angry.”

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| | Southampton hopeful of Walcott dealREADSOUTHAMPTON |
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Free shirt printing in Saints Stores

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Southampton’s Stores are running a special offer on shirt printing from Wednesday, with fans able to get free personalisation with any new home, away or goalkeeper top.

The deal, which covers a name and number on the back of the shirt, represents a saving of £14, and will start tomorrow before ending at 5pm on Friday 19th January.

The offer applies to purchases either online, or at either the club’s Stadium or WestQuay Store.

To take advantage at store.saintsfc.co.uk, simply use the promo code FREEPRINT.

Terms and conditions apply. Offer excludes Premier League badges. Subject to availability, while stocks last.

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Transfer news RECAP: Man Utd, Chelsea and Arsenal latest

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The world is catching its breath after the staggering £145million deal to take Philippe Coutinho to Barcelona was completed on Monday.

But Liverpool will have no time to rest as they search for a player capable of filling the Brazilian’s boots at Anfield.

Manchester City’s pursuit of Alexis Sanchez is also hotting up, while Celtic are battling to keep hold of Moussa Dembele and there are plenty more deals being cooked up around the globe.

Stick with Sportsmail for all the latest transfer news right here throughout the day.

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Gallery: Saints begin preparations for Watford

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Our photographer was on hand to capture training at Staplewood, as Southampton begin to prepare for their trip to face Watford in the Premier League.

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| Fulham keen to sign Matt Targett on loan until end of season2 days ago |
| Italian giants drop out of Walcott race2 days ago |
| Steven Davis urges Saints fans to get behind Mauricio Pellegrino2 days ago |
| Our man of the match: Fulham (A)2 days ago |
| Southampton’s weekly transfer rumour round-up2 days ago |

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Let us know your prediction for our trip to Vicarage Road and you’ll be in with a chance of winning a signed away shirt

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| | Former Rangers stars Kevin Thomson and Gregory Vignal return as academy coachesDAILYRECORD |
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Everton favourites to beat Southampton to sign Arsenal’s Theo Walcott

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Everton are challenging Southampton in the race to land Theo Walcott for £20million.

Arsenal may consider letting the England forward leave this month, with Walcott on the periphery of Arsene Wenger’s first-team plans.

And Everton are confident that they can beat the Saints to Walcott’s signature this month.

Everton would be able to get close to Walcott’s current deal, worth £110,000 per week; while Southampton’s financial limits would mean the 28-year-old would need to take pay cut to rejoin the club where he started his career.

However, if Walcott prefers not to uproot his young family from the south of England, Southampton may well find themselves in pole position to land the player.

Walcott seems certain to leave the Emirates in the summer given his lack of action so far this season.

However, much could depend on whether Alexis Sanchez moves on this month, with Wenger unlikely to sanction exits for both Walcott and the Chilean without having replacements lined up.

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Southampton set to battle Everton and Palace over Atletico Madrid midfielder

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Southampton are lining up a stunning move for Atletico Madrid playmaker Nicolas Gaitan.

Boss Mauricio Pellegrino wants to sign his fellow Argentine on loan to bolster Saints’ hopes of avoiding relegation.

Former Benfica star Gaitan is looking to quit the Spanish capital to save his place at the World Cup in the summer after falling out of favour this season.

Pellegrino will face competition from Crystal Palace and Everton for the 29-year-old former Manchester United target.

Meanwhile, Saints remain confident of bringing Arsenal outcast Theo Walcott back to St Mary’s, despite Arsene Wenger insisting he wants to keep the England forward.

Walcott began his career at Southampton as a 16-year-old and is keen to return.

Saints want to bring in at least three players this transfer window after Virgil van Dijk’s £75million move to Liverpool — a world record fee for a defender.

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| Southampton must reignite interest in £13.5m-rated star to move away from trouble – Agreed? | | Where football …THETRANSFERTAVERN |
| | Southampton edging closer to making signing, with Newcastle United also in pictureSPORTWITNESS |
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